Slender Goldshower
Galphimia Gracilis
Overview
Slender Goldshower (Galphimia gracilis) is a compact, tropical evergreen shrub, boasting slender stems adorned with abundant small, glossy leaves. Prolific yellow blooms, up to 1 inch in diameter, grace the plant from spring through fall. Ideal for enlivening borders or container gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Mature size reaches up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a growth habit that is both upright and spreading.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–10 Ft.
- Mature width
- 3–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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